Atmanirbhar Narishakti Se Samvad: Prime Minister (PM) of India participated in ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad’ and interacted with women Self Help Group (SHG) members promoted under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Highlights of the Conference: The PM lauded the Self-Help Groups of women for their unprecedented services during the Covid-19 period. For […]
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Greater Adjutant Storks (Garuda) : IUCN Status
Greater Adjutant Storks (Garuda): Bihar has decided to tag greater adjutant storks locally known as ‘Garuda’ with GPS trackers to monitor their movement as part of efforts to conserve them. Scientific Name: Leptoptilos dubius Genus: The greater adjutant is a member of the stork family, Ciconiidae. There are about 20 species in the family. They […]
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY): Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the Union government’s health insurance scheme, approximately 20.32 lakh COVID-19 tests and 7.08 lakh treatments were authorised from April 2020 to July 2021. The total value of the tests and treatment stood at ₹2,794 crore. Key Features […]
SEACAT: Southeast Asia Cooperation And Training
Southeast Asia Cooperation And Training (SEACAT): The Indian Navy demonstrated its maritime maneuvers in U.S. Navy-led Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) military exercise in Singapore. The military exercise also included navies of 20 other partner nations as well. The maritime exercise aimed to foster enhanced cooperation between Southeast Asian countries by incorporating tactics, standardized […]
Open Network For Digital Commerce (ONDC)
Open Network For Digital Commerce (ONDC): The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry chaired a meeting for the review of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) initiative of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). ONDC is globally first-of-its-kind initiative that aims to democratise Digital Commerce, moving it from a platform-centric model […]
Vehicle Scrappage Policy
The Vehicle Scrappage Policy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the vehicle scrappage policy with an aim to phase out old and unfit vehicles in an environment-friendly manner. The goal for 21st century India to be Clean, Congestion Free & Convenient Mobility, is the need of the hour,” Modi said. As per law, a registration certificate […]
Charging Networks for Electric Vehicles: Niti Aayog
Electric Vehicles: NITI Aayog has released a handbook to guide state governments and local bodies to frame policies and norms towards setting up charging networks for electric vehicles. The Handbook for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Implementation” has been jointly developed by NITI Aayog, Ministry of Power, Department of Science and Technology, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, […]
Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules 2021
Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021: Union Ministry of Environment has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, which prohibits identified single use plastic items which have low utility and high littering potential by 2022. In the 4th United Nations Environment Assembly held in 2019, India had piloted a resolution on addressing single-use plastic […]
Minority Schools In The Country
Minority Schools In The Country: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has released a report assessing minority schools in the country. The report has analysed the impact of exemptions provided to Minority institutions under Article 15(5). Article 15(5) empowers the country to make reservations with regard to admissions into educational institutions both […]
Fit India Freedom Runs 2.0
Fit India Freedom Runs 2.0: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports will launch the Nationwide programme of Fit India Freedom Runs 2.0 as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav on 13th August 2021 from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. Along with Delhi Fit India Freedom Runs 2.0, programme will be organised in […]
